2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · LX05 LUE

The 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport passed its most recent MOT on 6 August 2025 at 133,359 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is broadly stable rather than improving, with persistent corrosion and recurring consumable wear. The tester flagged a corroded rear sub-frame and chassis corrosion within 30cm of a rear mounting, both noted as not seriously weakened at that time. Front brake pads were wearing thin and both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit on the edges. These are not fresh defects. They sit alongside a long-running pattern of rear structural corrosion and tyre wear that has been documented across multiple years. The vehicle remains roadworthy on paper, but the underlying care pattern suggests a working vehicle maintained to a functional minimum rather than a preventative standard. The mileage progression is consistent with light-to-moderate use for a 21-year-old vehicle. From 117,715 miles on 31 March 2022 to 133,359 miles on 6 August 2025, the car covered 15,644 miles in just over three years, averaging roughly 5,200 miles per year. The earlier interval between August 2023 and July 2024 shows 6,324 miles added in under twelve months. There are no alarming gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest long-term standing or clocking. The annual test intervals are regular and the mileage accumulation is steady, which supports a vehicle in consistent daily use rather than one left idle for extended periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear sub-frame and chassis mounting points. The 2025 advisory on rear sub-frame corrosion and chassis corrosion within 30cm of a body mounting echoes a 2024 advisory describing the rear chassis as corroded throughout, and a 2023 failure for excessive corrosion near a rear mounting. This is a recurring structural theme. Surface corrosion on a 21-year-old 4x4 is expected, but the repeated mention of the same area across three consecutive years warrants a thorough underside inspection with a torch and probe before purchase. Check whether any welding or treatment has been carried out since the last test. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in August 2025, and front brake discs were previously noted as worn, pitted, or scored in March 2022. Combined with repeated advisories on tyre wear across all four corners in 2023 and 2025, this points to a vehicle where braking and tyre consumables are being run close to their limits between tests. The nearside rear coil spring was flagged as corroded in 2024, and both front suspension arm ball joint dust covers were severely deteriorated in 2022. These are indicators that suspension components may be operating in corrosive conditions without proactive replacement. A test drive should assess brake pedal feel, pulling under braking, and any clunking from the front suspension over rough surfaces.